![]() ![]() It can be matched with either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. The Trax is powered by a 1.4L turbocharged four-cylinder engine that makes 138 hp and 148 lb-ft of torque. ![]() No: The engine is a bit wheezy and safety features like a blind spot monitor are not available.Chevrolet's subcompact crossover moves into 2016 with no changes save for three new exterior colours. Sí: The Midnight Edition ramps up the Trax’s exterior appeal and standard features like OnStar and 4G LTE Wi-Fi really set it apart. The as-tested price with the Midnight Edition package ($500) came to $27,525. Pricing for the 2016 Trax starts at $21,195. Additional standard features on the LTZ included a six-way power adjust on the driver’s seat and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. More sophisticated safety systems, like a blind spot warning, are not available on the Trax.Īir conditioning, power locks and windows, and programmable door locks are standard. The LTZ added cruise control, a remote vehicle starter, and rear park assist. Standard safety features include ten air bags, StabiliTrak electronic stability control, remote keyless entry, and a rear vision camera. The LTZ added the Bose premium seven-speaker system with an amplifianer and subwoofer. The Wi-Fi comes with a three-month/three gigabyte data trial (whichever comes first). Included as standard features OnStar (six-month subscription) and the 4G LTE built-in Wi-Fi hotspot really set the Trax apart from the competition. For added convenience, the upper glove box has a USB port for concealing a phone or MP3 player while charging.įor a maximum cargo space of 48.4 cubic feet, the 60/40-split rear row of seats deploys easily to fold flat, with a nylon loop to lift the seat up and a red button located near the headrest to flatten the seat back.Ĭhevrolet’s MyLink Infotainment with a seven-inch-diagonal color touch screen is one of the easiest for programming radio and XM stations, offering a total of 35 channels. A segment leader when it comes to interior stowage, the Trax has 15 interior compartments including a hidden drawer under the passenger front seat and upper and lower glove boxes. Inside, the Midnight Edition adds extra design touches like two-tone (gray/black) leatherette seats, carpeted floor mats, and skid and sill plates. For an extra $1,500, all Trax models can be equipped with AWD. The test model with front-wheel drive is situated one level below the top-of-the-line LTZ with all-wheel drive (AWD). ![]() of torque proved sufficient but its wheeziness could be overheard above the stereo. Powered by an Ecotec 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that’s matched to a six-speed automatic transmission, the Trax should achieve an EPA estimated fuel economy of 26 miles per gallon (mpg) in the city and 34 mpg on the highway. Introduced last year, the Trax entered the growing small SUV segment and brought a fuel efficient and versatile option to the Chevy lineup. Black Granite Metallic exterior paint complemented those rims, in fact the only changes for 2016 include more exterior colors. On a recent weeklong test drive for Latino Traffic Report, the 2016 Trax LTZ displayed continued fuel efficiency and some nice 18-inch black rims. For 2016, Chevrolet does just that with the the Trax, its small sport utility vehicle (SUV), and the new Midnight Edition package. To successfully compete in a popular automotive segment, manufacturers sometimes resort to adding bling. ![]()
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